On March 23rd, we gathered with friends at McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill to celebrate one year of Neighbors for Change.
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3/23/26 – Celebrate at McCormack’s Big Whiskey Grill
“It’s a pub…with a bit of attitude.” Come celebrate N4C’s 1st Birthday, enjoy cake, and support a kick ass local business! Optional shop now and come dressed to impress – McCormack’s World Famous T-shirt! We’ll be raffling off 2 shirts at 7:15PM
A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence
The acronym “AI” seems to be everywhere, but what does it mean? What is its purpose?
AI stands for artificial intelligence. This article provides an overview of where AI started and how it’s going. It’s the second of the N4C AI Impact series.
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New Series: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The hottest technology buzzword of the 21st century is “AI,” meaning artificial intelligence. What role does AI play in jobs and the economy, the environment, and scientific competition with countries like China? How much does AI hurt or help jobs, the environment, and the global economy? How will it impact you locally?
Social Media Volunteers & Collaborators Needed!
Do you have experience in social media and can volunteer with us? Neighbors for Change is growing and we’re looking to expand our social media team.
We need volunteers with expertise in social media content development including graphics and video, as well as strategists to help get our messages out. We can work with your schedule whether you have one hour to give or more.
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Happy Birthday N4C!
Happy birthday to us! Neighbors for Change just celebrated our 1st birthday and what a year it was!
We rallied, we protested, we brought people together, we told amazing stories about our neighbors and how they’ve been affected by changes at the federal and local levels, and we met many like-minded people such as you!
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Pre-General Assembly 2026 Session Roundup
The Virginia General Assembly convenes January 14, 2026. In addition to passing four constitutional amendments on day one, Virginia legislators and Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger have identified their top legislative priorities for the next session. Here are the main ones they’ll focus on.
N4C Helping Dems Get On the Ballot
More than 75 people came out last week to sign petitions that help get Democratic candidates on the ballot for the primary in June. There are eight Democrats running for the VA1 seat, and two Democrats challenging incumbent Senator Mark Warner.
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“Emergency Richmond Protest: No war on Venezuela! Stop the bombings!” (Photo Gallery)
Richmonders gathered at the Maggie L. Walker Memorial Plaza today to condemn the US military action in Venezuela.
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VanValkenburg & Nivar Field Questions From Neighbors
The two legislators fielded questions about affordability, data centers, clean energy, protecting the migrant population, voting reform, and safeguarding our data, among others during the hour-long session.
How Do Candidates Get On The Ballot?
The 2026 midterms are approaching fast, and multiple candidates are running in the Democratic primaries for Virginia’s 1st Congressional District (VA1) and the U.S. Senate. That makes this a good time to review how candidates get on the ballot as well as actions voters can take to help candidates run for office.
1/6/26 – Ballot Petition Signing
Before an individual can be on the ballot for an elected position, they must collect a minimum number of signatures from folks who live within their district. Anyone can sign and there is no commitment to vote for, otherwise support or donate to the candidate. We are hosting a signing event in the large meeting… Read More










